shadowbox
IPA: ʃˈædoʊbɑks
noun
- A diorama or shallow display case, usually with a glass front.
- A rectangular display area that is set off with a frame or drop shadow.
- A box with a light inside used for reading X-ray images.
- A shade that surrounds a lit display or screen to make it easier to read in bright environments.
verb
- (boxing, martial arts) To practice moves without an actual opponent, often in front of a mirror.
- To engage in evasive maneuvers; to avoid addressing something directly.
- (figuratively) Argue with an imaginary enemy.
- To display in a shadowbox.
shadow box
IPA: ʃˈædoʊbɑks
noun
- A wall-mounted display case.
verb
- Alternative form of shadowbox [(boxing, martial arts) To practice moves without an actual opponent, often in front of a mirror.]
shadow-box
IPA: ʃˈædoʊbɑks
noun
- Alternative form of shadowbox [A diorama or shallow display case, usually with a glass front.]
verb
- Alternative form of shadowbox [(boxing, martial arts) To practice moves without an actual opponent, often in front of a mirror.]
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Examples of "shadowbox" in Sentences
- The boxer trained hard in the gym, practicing his moves with a shadowbox before facing his opponent
- The shadowbox hung on the wall, showcasing the delicate figurines and trinkets inside
- She loved to shadowbox with her reflection in the mirror, pretending to be a champion fighter
- The artist used a shadowbox to display his collection of pressed flowers and leaves
- The boxer's coach instructed him to perfect his footwork through shadowboxing in front of a mirror
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